Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
every trick in the book
idiom
/ˈɛv.ri trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
Definition
A collection of all possible methods or strategies, especially those that are clever or deceptive.
Examples
- She used every trick in the book to win the competition.
- The magician performed every trick in the book to amaze the audience.
- He tried every trick in the book to avoid paying his taxes.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone employs all their skills and techniques to achieve something, often in a mischievous or cunning manner.
Synonyms
- all possible methods
- every possible approach
- all the stops
